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Resources for Families
What Is an IEP? Your Guide to Individualized Education Programs
If your student has unique learning or developmental needs, you might hear about an IEP— a personalized education program designed to support students’ success in school. But what exactly does that mean, and how can you make sure your student receives the right support?
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Resources for Families
Understanding Autism: Navigating a Diagnosis & Finding the Right Support
When a child is diagnosed with autism, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what to do next. At Ädelbrook, we work with families to provide clear guidance, individualized services, and the tools needed to move forward with confidence.
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In the News
Ädelbrook Celebrates 125 Years of Lighting the Way for Youth and Young Adults with Autism
This year marks a remarkable milestone in Ädelbrook’s journey — 125 years of lighting the way for youth and young adults with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Since 1900, Ädelbrook has been committed to supporting young people in our community. What began as a Swedish Christian orphanage has grown into a trusted, statewide network of care, with behavioral services spanning special education, residential living, in-home supports, and more.
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Announcements
Ädelbrook Academies in Cromwell and Manchester Named 2025 NASET Schools of Excellence
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services is proud to announce that both our Cromwell Academy and Manchester Academy have been selected as 2025 NASET Schools of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). This prestigious distinction is the highest level of recognition a special education school can receive from the NASET Professional Organization.
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In the News
Middletown, CT (The Middletown Press) – New used bookstore opens in Middletown, offering books, skills and independence
Ädelbooks & More, a new used bookstore located in Middletown, CT, was featured in The Middletown Press last month. The interview, which celebrated the launch of Ädelbrook’s new vocational storefront, provides the opportunity for students with autism and developmental disabilities to learn and practice vocational skills.
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In the News
Middletown, CT (Fox61 News) – New bookstore provides opportunities for people with all abilities
In February, Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services celebrated Black History Month with Keith McGilvery on Fox61 News. During the segment, Jackie Peck, Adelbrook’s Director of Education, alongside Taiya, a student at the Ädelbrook Transitional Academy, shared the incredible impact of a new used bookstore, Ädelbooks & More in Middletown, CT.
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